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To get the perfect Corporate Event or come reasonably close to it you have to do business with the right people. But since no one can get enough “practice” at picking party caterers, how do you know the good ones when you see them?

1. Testimonials and complaints are both equally revealing if you can read them right. When you read a testimonial, always do so with a checklist of items in mind. A review commenting on the excellent quality of food and cutlery, for instance, tells you nothing about the quality of service. Reading CAREFULLY can make all the difference.

1. Try out the standard of their food during food tasting. This is a great opportunity to know the standard of a catering company. During food tasting, you should share with your caterer your likes and dislikes so that he or she will know what food to recommend to you. Do not be afraid to ask question. You are the customer, and you should ask anything that you have in doubt before booking.

1. Presentation: Speak to the caterer’s chef and/or representative. How involved are they with their food? Do they help you plan the menu with love and devotion, or do they simply tell you they can do anything? Always look for caterers who understand menu planning, and can speak eloquently about dishes and their combinations. This is a good time to find out more about their plate presentation. Is dressing served on the side? And will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? These are some of the questions that you should ask your caterer before booking.

1. Compare quotes: You do not know if you are being overcharged until you compare. Getting quotes from different places will help you get the best deal, as long as you choose from places with better similar quality. Also, find out which caterers offer the most services for a definite sum of money.
2. Past experience: Most people tend to remember the best events they have ever attended. If you want to plan in the long term, ask caterers for their cards at these memorable events – you will probably avail of their services later on. Do share your honest opinion and feedback with your caterer. Caterers see tasting as an opportunity to improve the standard of their food and presentation. Therefore, be sure to share comments and questions and give them your honest feedback. This will help them to improve so that they can serve you better in the future.

1. Be sure to find out whether the caterer charges for tasting. Some caterers do charge for tasting. So be sure to understand the charges and procedure before you arrange a food tasting session with your caterer.

1. The proverbial grapevine: Last but not least, rely on the recommendations of processional friends. Even if you can’t remember the caterers who served up that lovely foie gras, your processional friends just might have saved up their business cards.

The caterer is largely responsible for an event’s success or failure. Many corporate catering deals come as part of a package that includes performances, perhaps hall bookings, flowers and decoration, power supply, equipment rentals and such services. For your event to be successful, ALL these services must be up to the mark. Alternatively, you could choose entertainers, florists and equipment suppliers individually – a task which is more time consuming, and may leave you spending more than you bargained for. While an experienced event planner will provide you the best in all these services, a package deal with a caterer can be a much more affordable way to have a memorable Corporate Event.

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If you are plain any event for your office, the best thing to do is plan early and chooses a caterer with a few ideas in hand. Although many caterers have ready-to-go menus, most of them will work with you to ensure the food at the conference is a success. The type of food and the amount of help you will depend on the amount of people at the conference and whether the food is needed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Corporate Catering Menu Ideas

A catering menu depends largely on the type of event you are holding. Different catering menus are appropriate for different times of the day and should be adapted to the formality of the event. Here are some ideas for catering menus.

Catering Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast can be a number of stuff in more verities. A variety of cereals in attractive dispensers with fresh, cold milk should be a staple. Trays of fresh, seasonal fruit are always well received. Scones, rolls, biscuits and toast should be served with an array of jellies and jams to top them. You can serve yogurt with a variety of toppings such as granola and dried fruits.

Your Breakfast will appear beautifully arranged in wicker baskets and platters.  We can deliver on-site for your expediency and arrange to have all materials picked up at the end of your event. Make certain plenty of servers are present to refill coffee mugs on the floor. A banquet spread of fruits, juices, bagels, toast, muffins, butters and jams is a popular idea for these types of conferences. It is unlikely that businesspeople will want full main courses early in the morning.

For your Company Breakfast you can select a good Menu like: -

• Cookies, muffins, coffee
• Muffins, Bagels/cream cheese, coffee
• Muffins, fresh fruit, juice
• Assorted baked goods, fresh fruit,
• Juices and Coffee

Catering Lunch ideas

Lunch will generally have a salad of some type, whether it is a standard salad. An array of deli meats and cheeses are always a hit at lunch time. You can again serve fresh fruits and cheeses, and a vegetable tray with some tasty dip is also a good idea. Desserts can include things like ice cream sundaes or small finger desserts. Make sure to include plenty of vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters, and have a variety of light chicken dishes as well. Pasta salads and a section for light cookies are also a good addition to a business lunch.

For your Company Lunch you can select a good Menu like: -

• Meat & cheese platter with ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses.
• Assorted breads: onion kaiser, croissant and marble rye bread.
• Served with a relish tray consisting of sliced tomatoes, lettuce and pickle spears.
• Coleslaw and potato salad
• Assorted cookie tray
• Assorted sodas
• Salad: tomato and mozzarella, basil and balsamic drizzle

Catering Dinner ideas

Dinner can be as proper or formal as you like. If it is going to be a buffet style, go for a variety of meats. Hot side dishes should be served along with a salad of some sort. Think all the colors of the rainbow. Make sure your catering menu does not only include yellow or green foods. The more colors your guests see, the more appealing the catering menu will be. Desserts at dinner are usually a little more elaborate and can be varied to suit your tastes.

For your Company Dinner you can select a good Menu like: -

• Lemon greek salad
• Chicken breast dijon
• Confetti wild rice
• Broccoli with mushrooms and thyme
• Dinner roll and promise
• Rocky road brownie
• Beverage
• Cold buffets sold ala carte

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